Environment and Permitting

The Cuervo Hydroelectric project is a proposed 640 MW hydroelectric project. The environmental impact study was developed within the current requirements of Chilean legislation and World Bank guidelines and approved in 2012. Knight Piésold was involved in developing the Baseline Studies Terms of Reference; preparing environmental baseline documentation; evaluating environmental impacts through the application of mathematical models and / or mapping tools; and active participation in the citizen participation program and permitting process with authorities.

The Burnstone Gold Project requires a significant amount of electricity to operate resulting in a proposal to upgrade a nearby power station and erect an additional 88kV powerline. Knight Piésold was appointed to undertake environmental work consiting of two Basic Assessment Reports and Environmental Management Plans, as well as an S21 (c) and (i) water use licence.

The Mary River Project is a proposed iron ore mine situated in northwestern Baffin Island in the Qikiqtani Region of Nunavut. The project, if developed, will include an 18 million tonne per year open pit iron ore mining operation, and construction of a 149-kilometre rail line over numerous waterways and continuous permafrost